Assistant Professor in Marketing​/Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing

Job Description

The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis seeks a tenure-track faculty member to support student engagement, curricular integration, and applied business education. This position will be a leader in design and delivery of curriculum in the areas of business marketing and communication. The successful candidate will play a visible role in connecting students to UIndy, teaching business applied courses, and contributing to experiential and design-based learning initiatives.

The role prioritizes student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application over narrow disciplinary specialization.

Not explicitly detailed, but implied is strong evidence of teaching and practical experience in marketing, sales, or related fields.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement at any level, including K‑12 or corporate (strongly preferred).
• Professional or industry experience in marketing, sales or related fields (strongly preferred).
• Track record with experiential, project‑based, or design‑focused teaching (preferred).
• Established research agenda or record of scholarly contributions not required but a plus.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, online and hybrid instructional delivery methods (preferred).

• An earned doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates near completion may be considered if degree conferred prior to start). Exceptional professional experience can also be considered for candidates with executive experience and a master’s degree.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Teach a standard faculty load of undergraduate and/or graduate business courses, focusing on Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Sales.
• Develop comprehensive syllabi, lectures, innovative classroom activities, and robust assessment tools that align with institutional and programmatic learning goals.
• Incorporate practical, real‑world business scenarios and contemporary management trends into the curriculum.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising, mentorship, and career guidance to business students.
• Utilize the university’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other educational technologies effectively.
• Instruction may be delivered in face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online modalities.

• Maintain an active and continuous agenda of scholarly activities.
• Conduct high‑quality research leading to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Present research findings at regional, national, or international conferences.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, including writing for practitioner outlets or consulting.

• Participate actively in departmental, school‑wide, and university‑level committees and faculty governance.
• Assist with curriculum review, program development, and accreditation processes.
• Support student organizations, case competitions, or business‑related extracurricular activities.
• Engage in service to the academic profession and the local community through professional expertise.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students at key academic and professional transition points.
• Support student belonging, engagement, and professional identity development.
• Connect students to experiential learning opportunities, internships, and institutional resources.
• Serve as a visible, accessible, and supportive faculty presence within the School of Business.

• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisors.
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

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